Michael Hochstrasser vs Branko Filipovic
Michael Hochstrasser (50, IM, SUI) and Branko Filipovic (69, IM, SUI) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Filipovic leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2311 and 2199, the Elo model gives Hochstrasser a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2311 vs 2199 (Δ +112)
With Michael Hochstrasser as white
61% Michael19% draw21% Branko
With Branko Filipovic as white
50% Michael22% draw28% Branko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Hochstrasser | Branko Filipovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2311-4 | 2199-3 |
| Peak rating | 2400 · Jan 2008 | 2462 · Jul 2001 |
| Peak age | 32 | 44 |
| World rank now | #3,746 | #8,226 |
| World rank peak | #1,956 | #866 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #113 |
| Games (career, STD) | 298 | 1,107 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 33% | 51% |
| % black wins | 23% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2385 | 2151 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 101 |
Best Win
Michael Hochstrasser
Branko Filipovic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Hochstrasser
Branko Filipovic